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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,155.28, 6,217.22 and 2,307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,155.28, 6,217.22 and 2,307.71 is: 3,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,155.28 : 6,217.22 = 2,307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,155.28/6,217.22 = 2,307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,155.28x = 6,217.22 × 2,307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,155.28x = 14,347,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,347,562.08/4,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.85

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